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“Half of hex-”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Half of hex-”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter T
Last letter I
T ? I

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T R I

The answer to “Half of hex-” is TRI

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Sep 14, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Half of hex-” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 14, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is TRI — a 3-letter word that begins with T and ends with I.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer TRI

TRI has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Prefix for pod” Jun 7, 2026 “Half of hexa-” Mar 8, 2026 “Part of TNT” Feb 22, 2026 “TNT part” Dec 11, 2025 “Prefix for pod or angle” Oct 28, 2025 “Prefix for cycle or angle” Sep 29, 2025 “Two less than penta-” Aug 12, 2025 “Dodeca- fraction” Jul 25, 2025 “__-color pasta” Jun 22, 2025 “Prefix meaning "three"” May 20, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Half of hex-”

What is the answer to “Half of hex-” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TRI — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Half of hex-”?

The answer TRI contains 3 letters.

Was “Half of hex-” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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